The Growing Challenge of Cybersecurity in Law Firms
December 2, 2024
Lawyers have ethical and legal responsibilities under rules like New Jersey’s RPC to safeguard client and third-party data. A failure to do so can result in malpractice claims, regulatory penalties, and reputational damage. Firms must also navigate a complex patchwork of regulations, including HIPAA and data breach notification laws.
Threats and Risk Insights: Navigating Cybersecurity Challenges in the Lending Industry
November 1, 2024
Richard Simon, Shareholder and Co-Chair of the Firm’s Banking and Financial Services Practice Group and Steven Teppler, Partner and Chief Cybersecurity Legal Officer, share their expert insights in The Secured Lender on ‘Navigating Cybersecurity Challenges in the Lending Industry.’
Deal Alert: Jacqueline Greenberg Vogt & Steven W. Teppler Achieve Amazing Victory for Contractor Defrauded of Cryptocurrency
May 3, 2024
Jacqueline Greenberg Vogt, Chair of the Construction Law Group and Steven W. Teppler Partner and Chair of the Privacy and Cybersecurity Practice Group at Mandelbaum Barrett PC, recently achieved an amazing victory for a contractor client who was the victim of theft of his cryptocurrency.
Massive Data Breach at HCA Healthcare Sparks Class-Action Lawsuits and Regulatory Concerns
July 17, 2023
A massive data breach at HCA Healthcare, a hospital chain, has resulted in the filing of the first of many proposed class-action lawsuits. The breach involved the exposure of potentially 11 million patients’ information on a dark web forum. Key concerns surrounding the breach include the possible involvement of a third-party storage vendor and the […]
Insights from William Barrett: New York County Dental Society Article Explores Cybersecurity Risks in Dental Practices
June 22, 2023
Dental health professionals handle a vast amount of sensitive patient data, ranging from personal information to medical records. To protect themselves and their patients, it’s important for them to understand cybersecurity risks and take appropriate measures. Staying aware of the latest threats and trends is crucial for adequate protection. Learn about some of the ways […]
Steven W. Teppler, Chair of Privacy and Cybersecurity and Chief Cybersecurity Legal Officer, featured in article titled “Health Entities Should Vet Risks of ChatGPT Use”
January 20, 2023
Steven W. Teppler, Partner and Chair of the Firm’s Privacy and Cybersecurity practice group, as well as our Chief Cybersecurity Legal Officer, was featured in an article discussing the importance of healthcare entities carefully vetting the use of ChatGPT and similar AI-enabled tools for potential patient data security and privacy risks. Click the link to […]
New IRS Cybersecurity Requirements for CPAs and Accounting Practices
January 17, 2023
Stay ahead of the game and protect your business and clients’ information with the latest IRS cybersecurity requirements for CPAs and Accounting practices. Learn about the new Written Information Security Plan (WISP) and FTC SafeGuards Rule. Partner and Chief Cybersecurity Legal Officer Steven Teppler, and Partner in the Firm’s Trusts & Estates and Taxation practice […]
Steven Teppler and Lauren X. Topelsohn Discuss the Legal and Ethic Requirements Imposed by the SHIELD Act in the New York Law Journal
October 10, 2022
The SHIELD (Stop Hacks and Improve Electronic Data Security) Act is the latest cybersecurity-based legislation, affecting businesses (including law firms) that own or license computerized private information of New York residents. Designed to protect state residents’ data, this act imposes strict requirements on firms and levies harsh fines for those that fail to meet them. […]
Steven Teppler, Chair of Privacy and Cybersecurity, featured in article titled “Hazards and Help with Cybersecurity”
October 4, 2022
Steven W. Teppler, of counsel and chair of the firm’s Privacy and Cybersecurity practice group, was featured in the New Jersey Business Magazine for October, where he highlights the importance of cybersecurity and data breach prevention/response. Since October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, this could not have happened at a better time. This month is dedicated to raise […]